My name is John Dean and below is my brief 4 year history with hearing aids.
I started with Phonak Audeo Paradise Receiver in Canal (RIC) Behind the Ear (BTE) aids which I purchased from an online hearing aid reseller (to save money). I went to a local Sam’s Club hearing center to get my hearing tested and then sent my audiogram to the online reseller for the initial programming.
Working in a technology field for most of my life, I quickly discovered the Do It Yourself (DIY) sites to program your own hearing aids.
So, I purchased the NoahLink wireless device, downloaded the Phonak Target application, and began the adventurer of teaching myself how to tweak my Phonak Audeo Paradise hearing aids.
I tried different styles and sizes of domes, but just could not find a combination that gave me a stable and comfortable fit.
So, I went to a local audiologist and had ear impressions and molds made which finally gave me the stable and comfortable fit I was looking for.
I also purchased a Phonak Roger On iN Bluetooth Accessory device to help me hear speech better in noisy environments.
Because I wear glasses and hats almost every waking hour, wearing my hearing aids I began causing discomfort over the top of my ears before the end of each day.
So, after almost 3 years of wearing the RIC BTE hearing aids, I began looking for a different style of hearing aids that would meet my needs.
My research led me to purchase the Signia Active Pro IX In The Ear (ITE) hearing aids (again through an online reseller). These aids are very comfortable and addressed all my requirements including:
- ITE
- Rechargeable
- IP68 Water Resistant
- Bluetooth LE Audio
- Compatible with my iPhone
- 34 hours of battery life (including 4 hours of streaming) per charge
- Portable and Pocketable recharging case
- Can be DIY programmed using the NoahLink Wireless device
So, I downloaded the ConneX application and began learning how to use it to tweak my Signia Active Pro IX hearing aids.
I started with Phonak Audeo Paradise Receiver in Canal (RIC) Behind the Ear (BTE) aids which I purchased from an online hearing aid reseller (to save money). I went to a local Sam’s Club hearing center to get my hearing tested and then sent my audiogram to the online reseller for the initial programming.
Working in a technology field for most of my life, I quickly discovered the Do It Yourself (DIY) sites to program your own hearing aids.
So, I purchased the NoahLink wireless device, downloaded the Phonak Target application, and began the adventurer of teaching myself how to tweak my Phonak Audeo Paradise hearing aids.
I tried different styles and sizes of domes, but just could not find a combination that gave me a stable and comfortable fit.
So, I went to a local audiologist and had ear impressions and molds made which finally gave me the stable and comfortable fit I was looking for.
I also purchased a Phonak Roger On iN Bluetooth Accessory device to help me hear speech better in noisy environments.
Because I wear glasses and hats almost every waking hour, wearing my hearing aids I began causing discomfort over the top of my ears before the end of each day.
So, after almost 3 years of wearing the RIC BTE hearing aids, I began looking for a different style of hearing aids that would meet my needs.
My research led me to purchase the Signia Active Pro IX In The Ear (ITE) hearing aids (again through an online reseller). These aids are very comfortable and addressed all my requirements including:
- ITE
- Rechargeable
- IP68 Water Resistant
- Bluetooth LE Audio
- Compatible with my iPhone
- 34 hours of battery life (including 4 hours of streaming) per charge
- Portable and Pocketable recharging case
- Can be DIY programmed using the NoahLink Wireless device
So, I downloaded the ConneX application and began learning how to use it to tweak my Signia Active Pro IX hearing aids.